BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Upfront - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Upfront X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://up-front.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Upfront REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20250619T181306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T181308Z UID:4846-1747821600-1752400800@up-front.com SUMMARY:Spring / Summer Mixed Exhibition DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of work by artists who exhibit regularly at Upfront and some who are new to Upfront – Geoffrey Smith\, John Sibson\, Mark A Pearce\, Kate Durdy\, Eddie Potts\, Ray Ogden\, Andrea Kershaw\, Emily Brooks\, Roger Dewhurst & Mark Hetherington.The exhibtion includes mixed media\, oils\, watercolour\, acrylics\, linocut\, digital prints & photographs. URL:https://up-front.com/event/spring-summer-mixed-exhibition/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Venice-window-695-43cmx43cmframed-mixed-media-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20250317T165025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T101415Z UID:4801-1747512000-1747512000@up-front.com SUMMARY:Guy Davis DESCRIPTION:‘Ambassador of the Blues’ Guy Davis is a two time\, back-to-back Grammy nominee\, a recipient of the Blues Foundation’s\, “Keeping the Blues Alive Award” in Theatre\, has over two dozen Blues Music Award nominations for Best Acoustic Blues Artist\, Best Song\, and Best Acoustic Album of the Year.  He has recently added Broadway Composer to his resume\, scoring the incidental music for the revival of his late father Ossie Davis’ play\, “Purlie Victorious”. \n\n\n\nDavis has had his musical storytelling influenced by artists like Blind Willie McTell and Big Bill Broonzy\, and his musicality from artists as diverse as Lightnin’ Hopkins and Babatunde Olatunji\, and harmonica techniques from most notably\, Sonny Terry. \n\n\n\nHis latest album is “The Legend of Sugarbelly”\, a follow-up to “Be Ready When I Call You”\, which like the album before it\, “Sonny & Brownie’s Last Train – A Look Back at Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry”\, it were both nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album.  “The Legend of Sugarbelly” gets some of it’s songs from a play that Guy has been developing\, and features the emotionally charged song\, “Early In the Morning”\, written during the darkest days of Covid.  \n\n\n\nGuy has released 15 albums and has appeared on dozens of tribute albums and compilations. His career has included work as a Broadway\, film\, and television actor\, Off Broadway lead\, author\, music teacher\, children’s performer\, and of course Americana Blues artist.Pre concert supper can be booked from 5:30pm onwards \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut tickets here http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited URL:https://up-front.com/event/guy-davis/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Guy-Davis-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20250409T134640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T134642Z UID:4810-1745091000-1745091000@up-front.com SUMMARY:An evening of music & food with Upfront Kitchen Ft Heather Cartwright DESCRIPTION:Bio:Guitarist and singer\, Heather Cartwright\, resides in Glasgow after the completion of her degree in Traditional Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland; “Talent and years of dedication have created a guitarist of the first order” (The Quintessential Review). Her virtuosic fingerstyle and flat-picked guitar playing provides a vibrant backdrop to her self-penned songs and interpretations of traditional material. Her song writing draws upon old stories\, her own life experiences growing up in the Lake District\, and poetry\, old and new. As well as performing solo\, Heather is often seen performing in a duo with Beth Malcolm\, Scots singer of the Year 2022 & 2024\, and Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2022 finalist\, Sam Mabbett (accordion). These ensembles have taken her playing all over Scotland\, such as at Orkney and Shetland Folk Festival\, Edinburgh Tradfest\, The Reeling\, and Celtic Connections\, as well as internationally\, including festivals such as Rudolstadt\, FÁILTE Scottish and Irish weekend. She recently supported Kris Drever\, award-winning guitarist and singer\, during his three week autumn UK tour\, selling her first physical copies of her soon to be released\, self-titled\, debut EP. \n\n\n\nFree entry – Booking a table for food secures your ticket.Tel:01768484538 \n\n\n\nPay as you feel donations go direct to the musicianEvent starts 7:30pm URL:https://up-front.com/event/an-evening-of-music-food-with-upfront-kitchen-ft-heather-cartwright/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSC4506-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20250317T163817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T163820Z UID:4795-1743186600-1743186600@up-front.com SUMMARY:Dub N Grub presents North Fire Sound meets Sinai Sound System DESCRIPTION:Dub N Grub is back for 2025 with the first event happening at the end of this month. This is another first time event for Cumbria as we welcome internationally renown Sinai Sound System from Sheffield for an intimate session as they meet local sound system crew North Fire Sound. Sheffield based\, Sinai Sound System plays contemporary reggae and dub music presented in the traditional sound system style\, fusing the boundaries between pro-audio and sound system culture.  \n\n\n\nThe sound system in its full form was debuted in Sheffield to great acclaim in March 2014. Since then\, it has gone from strength to strength pushing the boundaries of what a modern sound system can be. \n\n\n\nAs time has gone by the crew has increased to four full time members\, each with their own specialised skill set; be it building boxes\, creating new original music to play on the sound\, promotion\, maintenance and more.  Working closely together with other Sheffield sound crews\, working as a team\, Sinai relies on its strengths and not just individual personalities. \n\n\n\nSinai Sound was also the first dub sound system to appear on the prestigious “Boiler Room”\, providing the sound system for Deep Medi in Nov 2015 \n\n\n\nWith other sound system and DJ appearances at; SubDub\, Deep Medi\, Boiler Room\, Telerama Dub Festival\, Outlook Festival\, Dimensions Festival\, Boomtown Festival\, SYSTEM\, The Mine\, Freerange\, Nantes Dub Club\, Dub Station (France) One Love Festival\, Dancehall Science\, United Nations of Dub Festival\, RubberDub\, Bristol Dub Club\, International Dub Gathering (Spain)\, Displace\, Young Echo\, Tumble Audio\, Techtonic Records\, Shak Out\, Jungle Cat\, Back to Basics\, Deeper Than Roots\, Dub Cub\, Decades of Dub\, Dusk Till Dawn\, Love a Dub\, Walk N Skank and many more!Each crew will be playing in rotation on their own sound system throughout the night with special guest Hanamercy playing tunes for Sinai Sound. The event starts at 6:30pm with the Upfront Kitchen serving a take away food menu for an extra cost. BUY TICKET HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-ojdrrpq URL:https://up-front.com/event/dub-n-grub-presents-north-fire-sound-meets-sinai-sound-system/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sinai-2022-224-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20250216T164108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T164110Z UID:4776-1742378400-1747585800@up-front.com SUMMARY:Cumbria Printmakers - Group Exhibition DESCRIPTION:We are a cooperative of individual artists\, connected by our love of printmaking in all its forms. \n\n\n\nAs champions of printmaking\, we inspire and advocate through exhibitions\, events and workshops\, promoting printmaking to new audiences and inspiring beginners. \n\n\n\nWe are inclusive and supportive of each other to develop as artists\, relishing the connections we make with printmakers from right across Cumbria\, with exciting opportunities for group exhibitions\, social meet-ups\, skill share meets and discussion groups; anything print related! URL:https://up-front.com/event/cumbria-printmakers-group-exhibition/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Glenn-Tomkinson.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20241127T152617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T152645Z UID:4671-1740945600-1740945600@up-front.com SUMMARY:Kris Drever & Chris Stout DESCRIPTION:Kris Drever and Chris Stout are icons of the Scottish roots culture and two of the most powerful contemporary voices to sing out of it in the last quarter century. \n\n\n\nBoth come from the Northern Isles (Kris from Orkney and Chris from Shetland) and represent the strength of those identities in the music they inhabit. Inherited through childhood\, family and osmosis\, you can hear the wind whistling through the strings\, the rhythms washing against your animal self and the old stories whispering out from the ingleneuk. \n\n\n\nIn Glasgow in 2019 the two found themselves to be neighbours in the West End and began meeting up and playing music together. Both musicians found a sound of great interest and emotional power in these little get-togethers\, and it soon became a more regular happening. \n\n\n\nNow they’ve decided to share the experience with a wider audience. Come and hear songs and tunes you know and some you don’t\, shining through the unique prism of these two ‘one of a kind’ musicians. \n\n\n\nKris is a guitarist\, singer and founder member of the trio Lau. He’s a multi award winning singer songwriter and has played and written with a galaxy of stars (Eddi Reader\, Roddy Woomble\, Mark Knopfler\, Kate Rusby\, Jack Bruce\, Karine Polwart…). \n\n\n\nChris is a virtuoso violinist\, viola player and composer\, founder member of the legendary Shetland band ‘Fiddlers Bid’ and long-time collaborator of the genius harpist Catriona McKay. He has performed in venues as storied as the Sydney Opera House and has composed for and performed with The Royal Scottish National Orchestra\, The Russian Philharmonic Orchestra\, The Trondheim Symphony Orchestra and a great many more. \n\n\n\nPre concert supper available from 5:30pm (Booking essential)Tel: 01768484538 to book \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-eaddjln URL:https://up-front.com/event/kris-drever-chris-stout/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/kesiak-stout-drever-sept24-175-Edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250316T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20250216T162450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T162450Z UID:4767-1736935200-1742140800@up-front.com SUMMARY:Frances Winder - Acrylic\, Mixed Media & Gouache Paintings DESCRIPTION:Living in Kendal\, Frances is a regular exhibitor at Upfront. She has a fine Art Degree from Manchester\, as well as an Art Teachers Diploma. She has had a varied art career\, including working for architects and landscape architects\, in advertising agencies and at the same time painting and making ceramics.“I need to paint\, I love the colour and inspiration I find around me. I am grounded by our rich\, sometimes dour; but real landscape. I love to feel the immensity of the sky\, ever changing tidal bands on water\, scarred landscape and forests URL:https://up-front.com/event/frances-winder-acrylic-mixed-media-gouache-paintings/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_4544-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241215T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241215T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20241104T151714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T111604Z UID:4645-1734260400-1734265800@up-front.com SUMMARY:Christmas Wreath Making Workshop DESCRIPTION:Work with the amazing Bloomhead from the North East. Bloomhead is an independent Eco Floral Designer\, Wedding Florist\, and creator of Seasonal Wreaths & Bouquets. \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to learn her unique way of putting together flowers and foliage to create your own personally designed and made Christmas wreath. \n\n\n\nMulled wine and nibbles provided as part of the workshop. \n\n\n\nLimited capacity \n\n\n\n£55 per personTo book contact:Tel:01768484538Email:info@up-front.com \n\n\n\nOptional after workshop lunch booking with Upfront Kitchen for an extra price. Please phone in advance URL:https://up-front.com/event/christmas-wreath-making-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-02-at-8.45.57-PM-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241229T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20241022T192225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T152506Z UID:4613-1733668200-1735482600@up-front.com SUMMARY:Aladdin and His Amazing Lamp DESCRIPTION:We will hold you spellbound as we tell you a tale based on one of the 101 Arabian Night Stories\, told by Scheherazade to her husband\, the Sultan. Meet the Genie of the Lamp\, watch Aladdin fly his magic carpet and see if Aladdin finally wins the hand of the Princess. Fully staged with lighting\, musical score and special effects.After the show meet the puppets and puppeteers\, ask questions. take photographs. \n\n\n\nAll shows start at 2:30 and last approximately 2 hours\, including an interval in the middle and the after show chat.Show dates: December 8th\, 14th\, 15th\, 21st\, 22nd\, 23rd\, 24th\, 27th\, 28th & 29th. \n\n\n\nTICKETS:Adults £10 Children £8.50 Family (2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children) £33https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/e-vkeore URL:https://up-front.com/event/aladdin-and-his-amazing-lamp-3/ CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-new-palace-is-made-of-solid-gold-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20241104T150618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T111533Z UID:4642-1732993200-1732993200@up-front.com SUMMARY:Raz & Afla DESCRIPTION:Raz Olsher & Afla Sackey: a bond that fuels a dynamic and effortless musical relationship. Their music represents a harmonious union of African influences with electronic music\, full of soul\, vibrant energy and captivating rhythms.  \n\n\n\nOriginally from Tel Aviv\, Raz\, owner of Fossil Studios is an award-winning\, chart topping\, multi-platinum producer. His repertoire includes a broad range of solo electronic music productions while also lending his refined ear to composing and producing for other artists including Basement Jaxx\, Sam Lee’s Mercury-nominated album and Lamar\, among many more. Afla’s background as a session musician for artists such as Ginger Baker\, Sun Ra\, Oren Marshall\, Osibisa\, Ibibio Sound Machine\, Tony Allen and later\, as a dancer\, embodies his lineage. Work with Sadler’s Wells and the Royal Festival Hall are among his many proud achievements to date.  \n\n\n\nA steady flow of releases came out of their studio activity; with releases on Beating Heart\, to Mo Black’s Afro Zone and their own Fossil Sounds imprint now finding a home with Parisian label Mawimbi Records. The balance between Raz’s production style and Afla’s Afrocentric flavours ignited dance floors and earned the duo a glowing reputation from the very beginning. Their debut album; ‘The Cycle’ came out late 2022 and has gained critical acclaim from the likes of Gilles Peterson\, Lauren Lavern\, Jamz Supernova and was play listed on BBC Radio 6\,1Xtra\, FIP\, Radio Nova and many others worldwide. \n\n\n\nAs remixers\, Raz & Afla developed their own take of the art from with dance floor fillers for artists such as Glass Animals\, Batida and Crate Classics.   \n\n\n\nRaz & Afla’s innovative\, multi cultural approach to music was recognised by the National Lottery Arts Council as they were rewarded a grant to continue their work of building bridges through music and dance. \n\n\n\nThis is a twosome expressing themselves to the world; vulnerable\, truthful and exposed\, it’s a personal statement that will resonate with listeners all over the world. Through the universal language of music they communicate sincerely\, with music that has pure intention. Dance wildly\, pay close attention to the lyrics and let the spirit of Raz & Afla transport you away from everyday life into another dimension of rhythm and sound… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStanding concert 18+ Tickets £15 Purchase here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-xmqpjnpSupport DJs on the night playing Afrobeat\, Latin\, House\, World\, Cumbia\, African URL:https://up-front.com/event/raz-afla/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/b77ead19-6b99-42c1-b92b-997235d1e97f-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T233000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20241008T154750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T172714Z UID:4589-1731781800-1731799800@up-front.com SUMMARY:Dub N Grub presents Solo Banton DESCRIPTION:Dub N Grub is proud to welcome one of the UK’s top mic men\, vocalist & host to a special intimate session at Upfront all played on the full North Fire Sound – custom built reggae sound system. \n\n\n\nSolo Banton has worked with the likes of Mungo’s Hi Fi\, Dubkasm\, The Uppercut Band\, Gentleman’s Dun Club\, Jahtari\, Manu Digital\, Reality Shock and has shared the stage with many big name artists across the globe. \n\n\n\nNorth Fire Sound DJs will be selecting the tunes as Solo Banton provides the vocals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets £15Purchase here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-aveqamg \n\n\n\nFood served from 6:30pm (Not included in ticket price) URL:https://up-front.com/event/dub-n-grub-presents-solo-banton/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/solo-banton-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241229T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20241104T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T175151Z UID:4650-1730887200-1735489800@up-front.com SUMMARY:Winter Exhibition - Jamie Oldham DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the Power and Beauty of Nature \n\n\n\n\n\nJamie grew up in Cumbria under the Howgill Fells\, has a degree in fine art from Bath and is an active member of the Lake Artists Society\, plus the Keswick and Penrith art groups. Currently\, he exibits in the region as well as in West London. He runs workshops to encourage others in his passion for bolder use of colour\, capturing the changing light of the sky and painting [in oils] outside (year round). He lives close to the Solway coast which features regularly in his work. “Nothing beats being in the landscape to be able to capture the shifting light and tones”.As well as landscapes created in the open air\, Jamie also works in several genres such as still life and birds in a range of media including acrylics\, oils\, cold wax\, gouache and pastel. URL:https://up-front.com/event/winter-exhibition-jamie-oldham/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ocean-small-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20241008T172459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T111409Z UID:4592-1730318400-1730318400@up-front.com SUMMARY:The Madalitso Band (Malawi) DESCRIPTION:‘Madalitso band are a two man musical army from Malawi. Described as ‘Uplifting and Vibrant’ by the BBC\, they get crowds beaming with wonder and on their feet dancing every time. Their first album was produced by Bongo Joe records and the band has already performed at Womex 2020\, Womad 2019\, Roskilde 2018\, Sauti Za Busara 2017…to name just a few. They were discovered busking outside a shopping centre in 2009. Their vibrant playing\, strong vocals and traditional style caught the attention of Emanuel Kamwenje who recorded their first album the same year. The band plays the babatone – a home-made instrument popular in Malawi – and the four-string guitar\, creating the traditional Malawi ‘banjo’ sound. When not playing or touring\, babatone player Yobu Malinga works as a gardener and guitarist Yosefe Kalekeni works as a security guard\, however around Malawi they are increasingly revered as musical prophets.’ \n\n\n\nPre concert supper from 6pm (Booking Essential)Phone 01768484538 \n\n\n\nTickets £15Choose your seats and book onlinehttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-movgaoWe are using the balcony seating and half of the seating rake\, so that there is space at the front for anyone wanting to dance. URL:https://up-front.com/event/the-madalitso-band-malawi/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Craig-Mawanga-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241103T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20241024T205311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T205312Z UID:4625-1729850400-1730651400@up-front.com SUMMARY:Sradag - Spark DESCRIPTION:A multimedia group of Scottish artists . An exploration of environment\, landscape and feelings in a variety of different mediums. All work being a result of the creative spark whether it is paintings\, constructions\, drawings\, digital art or sculptural pieces.Artists include Ian Bell\, Shane Connolly\, Paul Marsden\, Shaun McLaren\, Iain Piercy\, Lindsay Storstein\, Colin Thomson & Emma Thomson. URL:https://up-front.com/event/sradag-spark-2/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ian-Bell-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240903T194048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T194050Z UID:4581-1728066600-1728066600@up-front.com SUMMARY:Dub N Grub presents Omega Nebula (Live) DESCRIPTION:Usual activity at Dub N Grub – food served from 6:30pm \n\n\n\nMusic played on the North Fire Sound – Reggae sound system for the full audio experience \n\n\n\nThis time we welcome Omega Nebula for their first venue show in Cumbria. \n\n\n\nElectronic future-dub duo OMEGA NEBULA are a force. Their music takes the most powerful elements of dub reggae and dubstep and rolls them into uplifting\, emotionally weighted anthems with a unique sonic identity. Taking influence from the UK sound system scene\, dub clubs and bass driven subcultures\, their huge sound is heart shaking\, their message profound\, and their energy invigorating. \n\n\n\nMulti-instrumentalist husband and wife duo Adjua and Dean Forrest\, who together fronted eight piece reggae outfit Backbeat Soundsystem on Easy Star Records\, have joined forces to pursue their obsession with heavyweight bass lines and slick digital dub production. Combining their prolific prowess as masterful songwriters with their rich performance background\, these two powerhouses supply an epic live/electronic hybrid show\, steeped in euphoric effects\, live instrumentation\, and killer vocals. Producer/Vocalist Adjua’s flawless destruction of the fourth wall leaves audience engagement somewhere akin to a rally cry for ravers to rise up and take control\, all the while retaining an intimate\, personal touch. \n\n\n\nOMEGA NEBULA are fresh\, exciting and their momentum is unwavering. With world class music that encompasses messages of unity\, love\, peace and progression\, this dynamic duo absolutely cannot fail to win the hearts and minds of the new dub generation and oldschool dub reggae veterans alike. \n\n\n\nWith continuous support from BBC DJ’s on 1Xtra and BBC 6\, OMEGA NEBULA are speedily on the rise and \n\n\n\ntheir live show is a must see! \n\n\n\n“Uncompromisingly immense” – Chaiwallahs URL:https://up-front.com/event/dub-n-grub-presents-omega-nebula-live/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Omega-Nebula-Promo-Sitting_2024_V02_2048px-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240903T192935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T193300Z UID:4579-1726340400-1726340400@up-front.com SUMMARY:An Evening Of Music & Food With The Upfront Kitchen & Paddy Rogan (Live) DESCRIPTION:A brand new free event for Upfront Arts Venue \n\n\n\nWe welcome you to enjoy an evening in the gallery barn with a full menu provided by the Upfront Kitchen. \n\n\n\nEnjoy your food while listening to the sounds of talented local musician Paddy Rogan. Paddy has performed at many events at Upfront over the years and always plays an excellent show. \n\n\n\nPaddy takes influence from the likes of John Martyn\, Nick Drake and Pentangle playing a mixture of his own songs and versions. Covering styles of Gypsy Jazz\, Folk and Blues \n\n\n\nTo secure your place please phone in advance to book a table.Ideally we would like to fill the 4 seaters tables with groups. \n\n\n\nContact –TEL: 01768484538EMail: info@up-front.com URL:https://up-front.com/event/an-evening-of-music-food-with-the-upfront-kitchen-paddy-rogan-live/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/11039246_1068199683195153_7729937727004346077_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240818T145949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T150051Z UID:4537-1726340400-1726340400@up-front.com SUMMARY:An evening of music & food with the Upfront Kitchen and live musician Paddy Rogan (Free Event) DESCRIPTION:A brand new free event for Upfront Arts Venue \n\n\n\nWe welcome you to enjoy an evening in the gallery barn with a full menu provided by the Upfront Kitchen. \n\n\n\nEnjoy your food while listening to the sounds of talented local musician Paddy Rogan. Paddy has performed at many events at Upfront over the years and always plays an excellent show. \n\n\n\nPaddy takes influence from the likes of John Martyn\, Nick Drake and Pentangle playing a mixture of his own songs and versions. Covering styles of Gypsy Jazz\, Folk and Blues \n\n\n\nTo secure your place please phone in advance to book a table.Ideally we would like to fill the 4 seaters tables with groups.Tel: 01768484538Email: info@up-front.com URL:https://up-front.com/event/an-evening-of-music-food-with-the-upfront-kitchen-and-live-musician-paddy-rogan-free-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/11039246_1068199683195153_7729937727004346077_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240810T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240810T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240514T194417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T111438Z UID:4499-1723320000-1723320000@up-front.com SUMMARY:Mishra (World Folk Music) DESCRIPTION:Mishra are a global folk band from the UK gathering international recognition\, who draw together roots in UK traditional music with continent-spanning musical textures into a breathtaking 5 piece performance. Performing finely crafted songs with stunning vocals and exhilarating instrumentals\, Mishra span eclectic moods; from meditative raag inspired improvisations to high-energy celtic dance tunes underpinned by unstoppable percussive grooves. They draw on training in Indian classical\, UK folk\, contemporary classical\, and a distinctive instrumental palette including santoor\, banjo\, clarinet\, low whistle\, double bass\, and a vast array of percussion.  \n\n\n\nFormed by acclaimed folk musicians Kate Griffin and Ford Collier\, all members of Mishra met in Sheffield over a shared passion for the creative possibilities of Indian classical music. Their genre defying approach to composition has taken them to festivals around the UK including Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival\, won them a prestigious Danny Kyle award\, and brought critical acclaim for their two albums ‘Reclaim’ and ‘The Loft Tapes’ including national radio play. 2023 saw them tour the UK in collaboration with Indian classical/sufi singer Deepa Shakthi with support from Arts Council England. \n\n\n\n“Fascinating stuff… I’m really enjoying Mishra’s blend” \n\n\n\nMark Radcliffe\, BBC Radio 2 \n\n\n\n“An airborne amalgam of cross-continental pollinations … More servings please” \n\n\n\nTim Cummings\, Songlines Magazine \n\n\n\n“It’s impossible to question the compelling tune-making at the heart of Mishra” \n\n\n\nMojo Magazine \n\n\n\nPre concert supper can be booked from 6pm (Booking Essential Tel: 01768484538) Concert tickets £15:Choose your seats & book online https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-pqvxagv URL:https://up-front.com/event/mishra-world-folk-music/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_4643-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240829T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240707T204841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T204843Z UID:4525-1721818800-1724941800@up-front.com SUMMARY:Jack and the Beanstalk DESCRIPTION:A marionette performance based on the traditional fairy tale.Meet Daisy the cow\, the giant\, the fiddle playing leprechaun with magic beans and the hen that lays golden eggs.Jack is brave\, but can he fool the giant\, escape and save the day?The show lasts approximately 1.5 hours with an interval in the middle and the opportunity after the show to meet the puppets and puppeteers and take photographs. \n\n\n\nTickets: Adults £10\, Children £8.50\, Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) £33.Follow the link to see days and times of shows\, choose your seats and book online – \n\n\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/e-rllqdd URL:https://up-front.com/event/jack-and-the-beanstalk/ CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Jack-climbing-A004.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240514T172217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T111459Z UID:4495-1719777600-1719777600@up-front.com SUMMARY:Tony McManus & Julia Toaspern DESCRIPTION:This concert has moved to the new date of 30th June as Upfront totally flooded\, due to the extreme weather conditions on 22nd May. We have been working non stop to keep the business open with as little disruption as possible. Please support us and the musicians who very kindly changed their schedule. We have a Flood Appeal Fund to help us get through this difficult time. If you are unable to come to the concert\, but would like to offer a little support\, it would be very appreciated. https://www.gofundme.com/f/upfront-arts-venue-flood-relief-support \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Tony’s music is beyond beautiful\, it’s perfect” – Tommy Emmanuel. \n\n\n\n“Julia’s bell-like voice and her fiddle playing are thrilling. She moves effortlessly from fiddle to guitar\, her solo is impressive.” – Salon Festival\, France. \n\n\n\nHailed by the late John Renbourn as ‘the best Celtic guitarist in the world’\, Tony McManus has been listed as one of 50 transcendental guitarists of all time by Guitar Player Magazine. \n\n\n\nJulia Toaspern\, from Berlin\, combines classical violin and voice training with an interest in jazz\, baroque and traditional music. She has released two albums of original songs and performed both as a classical player and as a singer/songwriter on both sides of the Atlantic. Her skills as a guitarist are prodigious and make a very exciting fit with Tony’s work. \n\n\n\nThe duo’s guitar treatments of traditional music is unique exploring the harmonic possibilities of these old\, and sometimes not so old\, tunes. Flat-picking or finger-picking at the highest level they are always at the service of the music rather than simply displaying technical prowess – although that is very evident as well. Julia’s violin effortlessly morphs into a fiddle as she weaves from Italian madrigal to Scottish reel. Julia’s songs go to the heart of love and loss\, hope and survival and are infused with a musical input from wide and eclectic experience of musical life.Pre concert supper can be booked from 6pm onwards – (booking essential Tel: 01768484538) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS HERE – http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited URL:https://up-front.com/event/tony-mcmanus-julia-toaspern/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tony-Julia-guitar-fiddle-72-dpi-400-mm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T230000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240217T131313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T160326Z UID:4395-1715371200-1715382000@up-front.com SUMMARY:Rory McLeod DESCRIPTION:It is a real pleasure to bring Rory McLeod back to Upfront Arts Venue as he was the first person to ever perform in the newly built arts venue many years ago. An ex-circus clown and fire eater Rory is a one-man-soul-dance-band\, and poet.  He has a natural troubadour’s talent for weaving magical\, musical\, storytelling spells accompanied by his own bizarre solo orchestra of distinctive instruments.  The spoons\, finger-cymbals\, bandorea\, Djembe-drum\, harmonica\, guitar\, trombone and-tap-dancing shoes accompany the “rich\, raw\, deep and resonant” voice of this “singular and liberating performer.” \n\n\n\nMcLEOD is a musical Gypsy\, his eccentric melodies are infused with influences from Flamenco to Country blues\, through to Celtic\, East European and Calypso rhythms creating a style of music and songwriting that has been described as \n\n\n\n“Intimate\, revealing\, political and powerful.” \n\n\n\n“When he sings his songs he will take you on a journey with him.” \n\n\n\n“Poetry and dance-stories with verve\, sharpness\, humour and warmth about people and for people.” \n\n\n\n“Great songs to dance to\, infectious rhythms\, flying harmonica!”We are offering a pre concert super from Upfront cafe / restaurant booking essential please phone 01768484538 to book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS HERE – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-avoeypj URL:https://up-front.com/event/rory-mcleod/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/live.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240315T200943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T192603Z UID:4469-1714246200-1714251600@up-front.com SUMMARY:The Mystery of the Blue Moon Saloon DESCRIPTION:SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS AND WITHDRAWAL OF A CAST MEMBER. \n\n\n\nShow performed by Cumbrian theatre company “Ragged Edge Productions. Devised and Performed by Stefan Escreet\, Peter Macqueen and Claire Webzell  \n\n\n\n\n\nA comic radio play presented live on stage with the assistance of the audience. Suitable for ages 7 – 97.An American Wild West town 1870. A travelling English Theatre company are performing Scenes from Shakespeare when lone gunslinger The Wanderer comes up against a gang of outlaws.When the gunsmoke clears\, Mrs Speakwell lies dead. But who killed the English actress?This daft and entertaining show gives the audience the chance to make the sound effects and take part in scenes as they are recorded in a special edition of the play. “The fun is packed into every line\, every exchange of hats\, every press of a button on the sound equipment. It is slapstick at its best from well-seasoned performers. It is not often you can experience an audience ranging from eight-year-olds to octogenarians all crying with laughter at the same thing – but you can experience this down at the Blue Moon Saloon.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Adults £12.50\, Children (7 years+) £8.50\, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £36 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-ojpjoyk \n\n\n\nPre-performance supper still to be confirmed. URL:https://up-front.com/event/the-mystery-of-the-blue-moon-saloon/ CATEGORIES:Theatre Performannce ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sepia-Trees-landscape-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T230000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240313T210815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T175117Z UID:4465-1713553200-1713567600@up-front.com SUMMARY:Dub N Grub presents Iration Steppas DESCRIPTION:Iration Steppas have played all over the world from Mexico to New York\, Yorkshire to Barcelona. What an pleasure to bring one of the most respected sound man and music producers within the Dub & Reggae scene to Upfront Arts Venue intimate performance for Dub N Grub all played on the full North Fire Sound custom built reggae sound system. \n\n\n\nIration Steppas Sound System is the foundation of the West Yorkshire underground bass music scene. Mark Iration and Dennis Rootikal met in the early 1990’s when sound system culture was changing and the music was evolving. This partnership led to the development of the most progressive style of reggae and dub\, which has inspired a gen- eration of new sound systems and dub producers such as O.B.F\, King Alpha\, Dubkasm and many more. It also left a mark on other genres\, with many other big names taking influence from the front man Mark Iration. \n\n\n\nFor the past 30 years Iration Steppas have pushed boundaries on sound system technology\, continually improving to stay at the top of their game\, and have collected possibly the widest plethora of dub- plates and specials of any sound system. Mark (Iration Steppas) is an entertainer and provides an experience you will not find anywhere else and you will not want to miss. \n\n\n\nIration Steppas have built a proud discography with albums such as Original Dub D.A.T.\, Dubs from the High Regionz and Dub Arena – as well as many singles\, and all are still bought in heavy numbers around the world.Support on the evening from Natural Selectas and North Fire DJs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited URL:https://up-front.com/event/dub-n-grub-presents-iration-steppas/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CQ9A0864-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME-1536x1024-1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240414T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240222T164325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T175157Z UID:4401-1711722600-1713105000@up-front.com SUMMARY:Stanelli's Super Circus DESCRIPTION:A full circus in miniature. An amazing experience not to be missed\, suitable for all ages. This unique collection of trick circus marionettes was saved for the nation by a Heritage Lottery Grant. It is one of the largest and most complete puppet circus’s in Europe. You will see clowns\, jugglers\, acrobats\, tight-rope… plus the highlight of the show – Zippo the clown shooting out of a cannon. \n\n\n\nPerformances are at 2:30 on March 29th & 31st. April 1st\, 3rd\, 5th\, 7th\, 10th\, 12th & 14th.The show lasts approximately 1.5 hours\, including an interval in the middle. Photographs are welcome after the show. TICKETS:Children £8.50 Adults £10 Family £32 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children).Choose your seats and book online by clicking below:https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/e-rayqdp \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nShow Preview URL:https://up-front.com/event/stanellis-super-circus-2/ CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LionTigersCage-web-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240309T122603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T122838Z UID:4440-1711533600-1716741000@up-front.com SUMMARY:Spring Rising DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the arrival of Spring by Green Door Artists\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGreen Door Artists have been motivated by the vitality of Spring. A response to this season’s promise of renewal\, possibility\, and hope. Spring reigniting the land and the things that live below\, on\, or above it. The colours\, life and dynamic of Spring’s energy\, expressed in a variety of methods and materials. URL:https://up-front.com/event/spring-rising/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sizergh-Trees-Frances-2024-web-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T230000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240216T105023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T143016Z UID:4388-1711224000-1711234800@up-front.com SUMMARY:Olivia Fern - Spring Tour - support from Anne Marie Sanderson plus free Women's singing workshop DESCRIPTION:Based in amongst the wild natural beauty of the Lake District Olivia’s music is deeply rooted in her connection to the living earth. With a quality of the liminal to it\, Olivia’s melodies and lyrics evoke a sense of the unseen but tangible depth and beauty in life and the world around us. \n\n\n\nAn emerging artist on the alternative and folk scene with “a rare voice that can summon tears of beauty” (Ayla Nereo) \n\n\n\nOlivia shares her music internationally performing in many different settings: from gig venues and festivals to yoga retreats and environmental activism events. \n\n\n\nReviews : \n\n\n\n“Incredible melodies\, voice\, lyrics and soul” BBC Introducing \n\n\n\n“Haunting vocals\, a captivating presence\, and a truly beautiful voice. Expect goosebumps” Beatherder Festival \n\n\n\n“The emotive songcrafting of Olivia Fern’s music wraps around my ears to lead me down a quiet pathway to the heart” Murray Kyle \n\n\n\n“one of those rare and stunning voices than can summon tears of beauty” Ayla Nereo \n\n\n\nOlivia’s spring tour has been supported by Arts Council England\, along with the release of a new body of work that centres around a connection to the feminine in the form of nature\, sisterhood and female empowerment. \n\n\n\nDuring her U.K. tour Olivia will be offering free Women’s Singing Circles as well as her concerts – the first being at UpFront Arts on Saturday 23rd prior to the concert. 4-6pm To book for the Womens singing workshop Phone – 01768484538 Email – info@up-front.com \n\n\n\nNo singing experience needed. Come as you are.  \n\n\n\nOlivia’s singing circles offer a safe and welcoming space to be amongst other women and to explore and connect with your voice through sharing and song.  \n\n\n\nOlivia will share simple songs for the group to sing. They have been collected over the years and also specifically  written for this purpose. These songs aim to uplift and remind us of our innate power\, wisdom and beauty as women . \n\n\n\nThe session will start with a short guided meditation before opening into an optional sharing circle and then voice opening and songs:  \n\n\n\n“I’ve not sung for years and felt quite nervous but Olivia created such a gentle and loving space for me to explore my voice again” Anna J\, participant.  \n\n\n\n“The space Olivia creates is so much more than a singing circle. It’s a beautiful space which will leave you feeling as if you are wrapped in a supportive blanket.” – Hazel. M \n\n\n\nBook tickets here – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-lnaoxln URL:https://up-front.com/event/olivia-fern-spring-tour-support-from-anne-marie-sanderson-plus-free-womens-singing-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/317380465_856797875454675_2912546145532367568_n.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240302T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240302T230000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240216T103034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T143142Z UID:4385-1709409600-1709420400@up-front.com SUMMARY:Dub N Grub - North Fire Sound meets Mighty Oak Sound System DESCRIPTION:For the first time we are inviting a guest sound system and crew. \n\n\n\nMighty Oak Sound System have been friends with the North Fire crew for many years and it is a great pleasure to bring this session together. \n\n\n\nMighty Ben & Jofis have been regularly hosting events across Scotland. Jofis has also been producing some amazing music which have been played by the likes of Jah Shaka. \n\n\n\nThis will be a friendly sound system meet up as both sound systems rotate over the evening. \n\n\n\nFood will be served from 7pm onwards as a simple take away menu provided by the new chef of the Upfront Kitchen \n\n\n\nBook tickets here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-yamygjj URL:https://up-front.com/event/dub-n-grub-north-fire-sound-meets-mighty-oak-sound-system/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Aba-Shanti-Dun-and-Grub00003-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240203T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240203T230000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240109T121736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T121740Z UID:4338-1706990400-1707001200@up-front.com SUMMARY:Hedera (Quintet) DESCRIPTION:Hedera is a new Bristol-based quintet of instrumentalists brought together by a desire to lean into the slower and more delicate side of European folk traditions. \n\n\n\nTheir growing repertoire draws on French\, English\, Eastern European and Scandinavian music\, with playful and inventive arrangements that reflect the diverse array of experience brought by members of the band: violinists Maisie Brett and Lulu Ruby Rose\, clarinettist Isis Wolf-Light\, Beth Roberts on double bass\, and Tamsin Elliott on accordion and harp. Intrigued by the combination of strings and reeds that seems to lend itself to effortless arranging\, they have also now begun to create original music together. Their debut release ‘Waterwheel’ was composed by Tamsin Elliott and filmed by Elly Lucas in a dramatic Perthshire arboretum; it premiered on Folk Radio in October 2022.  \n\n\n\nThe project began life as a group of friends playing folk tunes around winter bonfires\, grateful to have a collective musical outlet while their regular projects (Solana\, Opa Rosa\, Hands of the Heron) were unable to perform due to the pandemic. They discovered a shared love of listening deeply\, playing slowly\, and finding new ways to support each other musically. Over time\, the ensemble has evolved into something more structured\, but still retains the intimacy and gentle conviviality of its beginnings. Their debut performance took place at Fire in the Mountain festival in June 2022\, and in December 2022\, they sold out their first ever hometown gig at The Greenbank\, with such a demand for tickets that they seriously contemplated adding a second date. Their scheduled performances for 2024 include King’s Place (London)\, Ashburton Arts Centre and Black Fen Folk Club (Cambridge). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS HERE www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited URL:https://up-front.com/event/hedera-quintet/ CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hedera-with-instruments-by-Elly-Lucas-smaller.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20240128T184047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T143222Z UID:4346-1706436000-1711297800@up-front.com SUMMARY:"Our Land in Colour" Oil paintings by Julie Dumbarton DESCRIPTION:It is a pleasure for Upfront to host an exhibition by Julie Dumbarton. Her first solo exhibition as a young artist was with us 22 years ago. \n\n\n\nShe recently returned to Cumbria having lived in Scotland for 20 years. Julie has has exhibited nationally and internationally and won numerous awards. She was also on sky arts\, “Landscape artist of the year”. \n\n\n\nJulie’s paintings mainly represent elements of landscapes and scenery she has seen\, loved and remembered\, which are then combined to make one beautiful image. \n\n\n\n“Colour plays the main role in what I create. If I was forced to sum up what I want to express\, I would describe them as dreamlike and nostalgic\, yet contemporary. They speak of memories and the endurance of images. Atmospheric and melancholic\, they are inconsequential moments that are highly charged. As a landscape artist I endeavour to inspire and nurture our love of the natural world”. URL:https://up-front.com/event/our-land-in-colour-oil-paintings-by-julie-dumbarton/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/407117497_2072795286416155_7100200231194190001_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231216T023000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231230T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T143219 CREATED:20231020T132601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T115546Z UID:4313-1702693800-1703934000@up-front.com SUMMARY:Hansel & Gretel DESCRIPTION:A Magical Winter Fairy Tale – A Perfect Outing for Christmas.\n\n\n\nThe witch invites Hansel and Gretel inside\n\n\n\nLeft behind in the forest\, can two innocent children survive? Hansel is quite smart\, but it takes his sister Gretel to save the day and bring about a happy ending. \n\n\n\nA marionette puppet show with scenery\, special effects & musical score.The show takes you on a magical journey into the woods\, where the children are led by a magic bird to a house made of sweets. The witch leads them inside where she catches Hansel in a cage\, ready to eat him. Gretel has a plan and tricks the witch and pushes her into her own oven.Everything ends happily ever after. \n\n\n\nFOLLOWING THE SHOW:Meet the puppeteers and puppets\, ask questions\, see how things work & take photographs. \n\n\n\nPERFORMANCE TIMES:11 am – December 22nd\, 23rd\, 29th & 30th.2:30pm – December 16th\, 20th\, 21st\, 22nd\, 23rd\, 24th\, 28th & 29th.The show last approximately 1.5 hours with an interval. \n\n\n\nSuitable for ages 4 – 94Adults £10\, Children £8.50. Family £33 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) \n\n\n\nChoose your seats and book below: \n\n\n\nBook Now URL:https://up-front.com/event/hansel-gretel/ CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://up-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Hansel-Gretel-cropped-with-smko-and-fireCopy-of-P-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR